Olympic diving coach Jeff Huber once remarked that he had two goals for his athletes. One, was to help them learn how to dive better. The other, was to help them learn how to dive better in competition.

Indeed, we’re all familiar with “but it sounded better at home!” syndrome, because learning a skill and being able to perform that skill under pressure are unique challenges, requiring different methods of preparation.

In this session, we will experiment with research-based strategies for practice that "sticks” and transfers better to the stage, as well as strategies for achieving flow states and performing one's best when it matters most.

Check out Dr. Kageyama’s website & blog: www.bulletproofmusician.com

Host: Dr. Michael Bridge

Introduction to Noa Kageyama: I first picked up the violin at age 2, and spent the next 20+ years battling performance anxiety and wondering why I couldn’t play on stage like I did in the practice room.Then, I went to Juilliard and discovered sport psychology – which totally changed my playing and opened my eyes to a whole new world to explore. After graduation, I put my violin down to get a Ph.D. in psychology. And now, I’m back at Juilliard, but on the faculty, where I teach musicians how to utilize the same skills and techniques that elite athletes have used for decades.If you’d like to become a more confident, skilled, and “bulletproof” musician, I’d love to share with you what I’ve learned.